News from 24 May 2010 on edie

Building watchdog criticises green credentials of landmark redevelopment

The Government's architecture watchdog has attacked the sustainability plans for a landmark redevelopment of a central London building.

Irish environmentalists want ‘Green Bank’

Ireland's Green Party chairman has demanded the creation of an environmental bank as he opened the final day of the Green Economy Expo.

Irish defence minister praises military’s flood prevention work

Ireland's defence minister praised the military's flood prevention work as he toured a barracks in Cork today (May 24).

Ireland to take tough action on tyre waste

Voluntary agreements on sustainable management of old tyres aren't working, Ireland's Environment Minister has said, and the government will need to look at regulation that will force the industry to take responsibility for its waste.

Ireland pledges support for electric car

The Irish Government has pledged to support the electric car industry after signing a deal with vehicle manufactures and power firms.

Turn waste into fashion or gadgets

An American company which recycles plastics into useful objects like bags and phone cases has already recruited almost 30,000 people since launching in the UK.

Investigations ongoing after carbon credits raid

Police are continuing investigations into an alleged £38M VAT fraud relating to the carbon credit market.

Wine industry cutting waste and emissions

Lightweight bottles and importing wine in bulk has helped cut the industry's waste and carbon footprint in the UK.

Pollution costs chicken factory £60,000

One of the UK's largest abattoirs that processes up to 700,000 chickens every week has been fined for a series of pollution incidents that happened last year.

Day: 24 May 2010